Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Island from £563

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CHC
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 December 2025.

Mon 29/1221:30LHR - CHC
2 stops30h 50mChina Southern
Sun 18/122:30CHC - LHR
2 stops57h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12£959
Wed 31/1222:00LHR - CHC
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Sun 8/322:30CHC - LHR
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 4/12£975
Wed 31/1217:15LHR - CHC
2 stops35h 05mChina Southern
Mon 9/322:30CHC - LHR
2 stops33h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12£985
Wed 31/1221:30LHR - CHC
2 stops30h 50mChina Southern
Mon 2/222:30CHC - LHR
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12£997
Wed 31/1222:00LHR - CHC
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Wed 11/322:30CHC - LHR
2 stops32h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 4/12£1,018
Sat 27/1221:30LHR - CHC
2 stops30h 50mChina Southern
Sat 31/122:30CHC - LHR
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 4/12£1,033
Mon 29/1221:30LHR - CHC
2 stops30h 50mChina Southern
Sat 17/122:30CHC - LHR
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12£1,038
Wed 31/1222:00LHR - CHC
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Sun 18/122:30CHC - LHR
2 stops57h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12£1,041
Tue 30/1213:40LHR - ZQN
2 stops36h 55mEmirates
Wed 25/216:30ZQN - LHR
2 stops32h 10mEmirates
Deal found 4/12£1,551
Tue 9/1220:10LHR - ZQN
2 stops29h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 16/1207:00ZQN - LHR
2 stops36h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12£1,653
Tue 9/1206:35LHR - ZQN
3 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1215:30ZQN - LHR
3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£1,675
Tue 30/1220:10LHR - ZQN
2 stops35h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 25/217:30ZQN - LHR
3 stops49h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12£1,778

Find flight deals from Heathrow to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Heathrow to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£842

One-way from

£595

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,515
2/3-9/3
  • 2/3-9/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 89h 45m total
  • London to South Island
20/2
  • 20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • London to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to South Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Island that are best for you.

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Heathrow

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South Island

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Depart

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Price

LondonNelson

LHR - NSN

LHRNSN

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

22:00-19:35

2 stops32h 35m

Nelson

Wed 1/4

19:05-19:00

2 stops35h 55m

£936

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Sun 18/1

21:00-19:55

2 stops33h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 25/1

10:45-17:30

2 stops43h 45m

£995

LondonNelson

LHR - NSN

LHRNSN

London Heathrow

Fri 16/1

22:00-20:05

2 stops33h 05m

Nelson

Fri 23/1

16:15-18:35

2 stops39h 20m

£1,003

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

22:00-19:40

2 stops32h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 20/3

14:15-18:35

2 stops41h 20m

£1,011

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

22:00-21:15

2 stops34h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/3

16:05-18:35

2 stops63h 30m

£1,012

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

19:20-21:05

2 stops36h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 9/3

16:30-19:05

3 stops39h 35m

£1,111

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

11:35-10:35

2 stops34h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

13:15-07:25

1 stop31h 10m

£1,120

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

13:45-10:35

1 stop31h 50m

Christchurch

Fri 27/2

14:15-07:25

1 stop30h 10m

£1,125

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

07:40-10:35

2 stops37h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 22/3

13:15-12:00

1 stop35h 45m

£1,125

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

16:20-10:35

2 stops53h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 27/2

14:15-13:30

2 stops36h 15m

£1,126

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to South Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Island

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Island?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Island (average of £773). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,116). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 December 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Island by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to South Island. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to South Island flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Island. Reviews last updated 4 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand from London Heathrow Airport to South Island. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Island?

    For as low as £1,207, United Airlines can have you in South Island from London Heathrow Airport in 29h 25m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to South Island is about 11762 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Island one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air New Zealand. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £472. Users have also found prices from £498 and £591 on Etihad Airways and China Southern, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London Heathrow Airport to South Island?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to South Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to South Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to South Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Island?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Island (average of £773). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,116). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to South Island

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£782Average£1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£894Average£1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£924Average£1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£940Average£1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,033Average£1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,051Average£1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,060Average£1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,106Average£1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,114Average£1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,162Average£1,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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